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I'm Mikhaela.

I quit sugar four years ago when I was pregnant with my first son. It was making me fat, sick, lethargic... miserable. It was hard, but I got there. The reward has been incredible. For me and my family.

This is a personal blog. A place that I share #refinedsugarfree recipes and other family favourites.

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Inspired by Nourishing Food and Movement

Jan 19

Jan 19 Gluten Free Cumquat, Honey and Poppy Seed Cake

We have an abundance of Cumquats. Who would have thought it after the sheep ate up most of the garden!! Thankfully they were partial to the leaves of the Cumquat Tree and left the cumquats for us. YAAAY.

Cumquat trees are petite plants of joy. They are simple to take care of and can be kept in a pot. They look beautiful all year round too. Give them some food every few months (I give ours some home made compost and citrus fertiliser) and they are very happy..

I know most people associate Cumquats with jam so this cake is an alternative. I steer clear of refined sugar so making jam doesn't interest me (do you know how much refined sugar is in marmalade of jam!?!!!!!!!!)

Apart from eating Cumquats straight off the tree, skin and all - PLEASE TRY IT! It's a flavour bomb in your mouth - there is a lot you can do with a Cumquat.

This cake needs a little prep in the Cumquat pulp so feel free to make this a few days prior if you are short on time. (Recipe below) If you have left over cumquat pulp, freeze it for another time. This pulp would be wonderful with crepes among other things.Here is an easy, no fuss cake recipe. It is so moist and delicious, that my left over pulp may just have to make us another one.